What’s It About
Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight for dominance, Furiosa soon finds herself in a nonstop battle to make her way home.
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
When Mad Max: Fury Road premiered in 2015, it became a huge success, notably for its stunts and cinematography, introducing memorable characters like Furiosa. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga revs up the big-block engine power of Fury Road with a powerful prequel that dives into the origins of the very determined Furiosa, played by Anya Taylor-Joy. The film revolves around the director’s ability to balance the high-octane action with the completely understandable revenge story ratio. Taylor-Joy embodies Furiosa’s strong will, intelligence, and fury on her hero’s journey, even though we only meet the adult Furiosa about an hour in. Hemsworth’s over-the-top performance fits well in a film populated by characters like The People Eater and Rictus Erectus. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a cinematic experience. While it doesn’t reach the heights of Fury Road, it explores love and hope in hopeless times with over-the-top ignorance. Nine years after “Fury Road” and now portrayed by Taylor-Joy, Furiosa’s story covers 15 years, offering a deeper exploration of the vividly dystopian, post-apocalyptic world of the Mad Max series. This prequel provides a broader view of Fury Road’s barren Wasteland and its three forbidding fortresses. Filled with neo-medieval hellscapes reminiscent of a dark and chaotic landscape. We see Furiosa’s childhood home, the idyllic Green Place of Many Mothers, from which she is kidnapped at ten by marauding bikers, becoming a captive of the savage warlord Dementus, played by Chris Hemsworth. Even at ten, the resourceful Furiosa (Alyla Browne) shows resilience, surviving and thriving in Immortan Joe’s Citadel. The film skips ahead to find Furiosa (Taylor-Joy) in her mid-twenties, having risen through the ranks to become an elite. She shuttles between the Wasteland’s fortresses, carrying precious resources. Despite forging a bond with the sympathetic Jack, the story blends with the starting point of Fury Road. While the film’s new character, Dementus, focuses on the standalone revenge plot, changing from Furiosa’s rage towards Immortan Joe in the previous movie, Taylor-Joy’s performance brilliantly fuses with Theron’s. “Furiosa” may lack “Fury Road’s” relentless pace, but it more than compensates with thrilling, turbocharged action sequences that are a visual feast, combining astonishing stunt work and CGI. The film’s inventive vehicles and world-building are not just captivating, they are a visual spectacle that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. Taylor-Joy’s expressive eyes and Hemsworth’s transformation into a frightening villain stand out. Despite lacking “Fury Road’s” surprise factor, “Furiosa” is a highly entertaining film, with compelling characters loaded with action and humor compensating for any storytelling shortcomings. The film is a must-watch for any Mad Max fan, offering a satisfying and engaging experience.
OUR RATING – A DEMENTED 7.5
MEDIA
- Genre – Fantasy
- Street date
- Digital – June 25, 2024
- DVD/Blu-Ray/4K – August 13, 2024
- Video – 1080p
- Screen size – 2.39:1
- Sound – English: Dolby Atmos, 2.0 Stereo
- Subtitles – English SDH, French, Spanish
Extras
- Highway to Valhalla: In Pursuit of Furiosa
- Stowaway to Nowhere
- Metal Beasts & Holy Motors